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| Eric Chelle |
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has fired off a bold 19-point ultimatum to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in contract extension talks, according to reports.
The Franco-Malian tactician, who inked a two-year deal in January 2025 (with an optional extra year at the NFF’s discretion), nearly jumped ship to Ligue 1 giants Marseille amid swirling rumors.
Sports journalist Shina Oludare revealed Chelle formally tabled the demands on January 22, 2026, after thorough vetting. Topping the list: a whopping $130,000 monthly salary covering Chelle, his technical crew, and personal assistant - plus mandatory monthly huddles with all national team coaches.
Luxury perks pile up fast: a chauffeured private SUV with security, a secure house boasting 24-hour power, a high-tech office kitted with a projector for video breakdowns and speedy internet.
Chelle’s wishlist doesn’t stop there - it demands flight tickets for his wife and two kids, GPS tech, and custom training gear tailored to his specs.
The 19-point proposed terms below:
1. Private car (SUV) with a chauffeur and security.
2. House in a well secured environment with 24hrs uninterrupted power supply (electricity).
3. Furnished office with projector for analysis.
4. Internet provision.
5. Flight tickets for wife and two children (Eric and wife Business class) children economy.
6. GPS provision.
7. Supply of proper equipment in accordance to the coach’s demand.
8. Based on opponents, the coach has the right of choice regarding int’l friendly matches.
9. Camping programs.
10. The coach will initiate programs for youth development.
11. Provision for the coach to travel, watch, monitor and engage players of the national teams abroad.
12. Provision for the coach to travel to watch the local league to identify potential players that will be integrated in to senior national team, A U23, U20 and U17.
13. No Interference in team selection and players call up.
14. The NFF has to issue a working contract for my staffs.
15. Salary needs to be paid on or before 30th of every month.
16. Bonus and allowance as per federation structure.
17. Request to include my PA in the bonus and allowance structure.
18. Proposed salary of $130,000.00 (One hundred and thirty thousand dollars) monthly. The amount included all my technical staffs and PA.
19. Monthly meeting with all the national team coaches.
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